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2 men convicted of charges related to human smuggling after scheme led to an Indian family’s death
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) - Two men have been convicted by a Minnesota jury of charges related to human smuggling for participating in a scheme that led to the deaths of an Indian family who froze whil...
Nov 22, 2024
Jury reaches verdicts in human smuggling case after Indian family froze to death at Canada-US border
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) - A jury has reached verdicts for two men facing charges in a human smuggling case that led to the deaths of an Indian family who froze while trying to cross the Canada-U.S. b...
Nov 22, 2024
Texas education board approves optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas' education board voted Friday to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools, joining other Republican-led states that pushed this year to give religion a larger pre...
Nov 22, 2024
Canada ordered to address Jordan's Principle backlog, find new solutions
OTTAWA - The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ordered Canada to address a backlog of requests under Jordan's Principle which is meant to ensure First Nations children don't wait to receive assistanc...
Nov 22, 2024
The winners and losers of the Liberals' holiday tax break and cash giveaway
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is pulling out the federal wallet to put more money into people's pockets over the holidays, but its recently announced affordability measures create winners and losers...
Nov 22, 2024
Ship strikes kill thousands of whales. A study of hot spots could map out solutions
A study of hot spots for collisions between ships and whales around the world, including Canadian waters, offers a map for measures to prevent the deadly strikes that could drive some species to extin...
Nov 22, 2024
Red Deer pair wins $100,000 on lottery ticket
A pair of Red Deerians became $100,000 richer after purchasing a lottery ticket.Charlene L. and Lance A. checked their Western 6/49 tickets at a store when they found out they won the $100K Extra!In a...
Nov 22, 2024
Halifax Security Forum begins amid questions on Canada's military spending
HALIFAX - The Halifax International Security Forum started today with Canada's defence minister defending Canada's military spending as Donald Trump's election in the United States increases pressure ...
Nov 22, 2024
Red Deer Recreation Centre to temporarily close
The Red Deer Recreation Centre will be temporarily closed in December for annual maintenance.The City of Red Deer announced the facility will be closed from Monday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 22 and will ...
Nov 22, 2024
Jury deliberations begin in trial of human smuggling, frozen migrant family
FERGUS FALLS - Jurors have begun deliberations in the trial of two men accused of human smuggling across the Canada-U.S. border between Manitoba and Minnesota. They are tasked with deciding whether to...
Nov 22, 2024